Daniela Saunders
About Daniela Saunders
Daniela Saunders is a Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist with extensive experience in cybersecurity and compliance. She has worked at ECS since 2020 and previously held positions at AIG and IP Network Solutions, while also contributing to youth development in the mental health care sector.
Current Role at ECS
Daniela Saunders currently serves as a Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist at ECS, where she has been employed since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with various policies and regulations. Her responsibilities include developing Cybersecurity Framework policies and standards that align with federal, state, and regulatory requirements. She collaborates with stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities within ECS's infrastructure and applications.
Previous Experience at AIG
Prior to her current position, Daniela worked at AIG as a Cyber Defense Analyst from 2017 to 2018. During her time there, she was involved in cybersecurity initiatives aimed at protecting the organization from cyber threats. Her role contributed to enhancing AIG's overall cyber defense capabilities.
Educational Background
Daniela Saunders holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Cyber Security Policy from the University of Maryland University College, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017.
Professional Development in Cybersecurity
Throughout her career, Daniela has gained extensive experience in cybersecurity. She has held various positions, including Cyber Threat Analyst and Quality Assurance Associate at ECS. Additionally, she completed an IT/Cyber Security Internship at IP Network Solutions from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she trained teams on incident response procedures and developed policies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Experience in Youth Development
Daniela has a strong background in working with adolescents and youth development, having served as a Residential Counselor at Community Systems, Inc from 2014 to 2021. This experience has provided her with valuable insights into mental health care and the challenges faced by young individuals.